Aboriginal Title

In two decisions released today, the Supreme Court of Canada has outlined precisely when the Crown’s duty to consult with First Nations is triggered. The first decision, Clyde River (Hamlet) v. Petroleum Geo-Services Inc., came in…

Earlier this month the Elsipogtog Mi’kmaq First Nation filed a land claim for a large area of land to New Brunswick provincial court. The area is in the southeastern portion of the province, and consists…